Forgotten key sold Fairfield home

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

Photo: Dan Murdoch / Contributed Photo

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If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot home sits, to the vaulted ceilings throughout the house, to the open upstairs walkway that gives a direct view into the downstairs living room/dining room this is a property that's meant to impress. less

If there's one word that adequately describes the custom-designed contemporary at 1313 Old Academy Road in Fairfield, it's "dramatic." From the sprawling two acres of property on which the 3,830-square-foot ... more

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Forgotten key sold Fairfield home

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FAIRFIELD — About 20 years ago, real estate agent Victoria Fingelly sold the house at 1313 Old Academy Road to its current owners with a little help from a misplaced key.

Fingelly said that when she brought the family out to the 3,830-square-foot contemporary, she realized she’d forgotten the key. She left her clients on the house’s deck while she went to retrieve the key. When she came back, the family had already made up their minds.

She attributes the quick decision to the sprawling, magnificent view from the deck of the house, which sits on nearly two acres of meticulously landscaped, park-like property in Fairfield’s Greenfield Hill section. Fingelly still believes that a little time spent staring at those beautiful green vistas did most of the work for her.

Now the house is up for sale again, listed at $998,500. It still has the amazing view, as well as a host of other features.

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Built in 1975, this custom-designed house with mulitple-tiered, sloping roofs has an eye-catching, modern look from the outside. Inside, it’s equally unique and dramatic, with soaring, vaulted ceilings throughout, and an open floor plan that allows the dining room, living room, kitchen and sunroom to flow into one another. Those rooms all also lead to the famous deck with the deal-sealing view of the backyard.

“There’s a lot of drama to this house,” Fingelly said.

That is certainly true of the upstairs walkway, which provides a view of the downstairs living area over its railing. There’s an old-fashioned glamour to the design. You can picture the leading lady in a 1930s melodrama peering over it while wearing a fancy dressing gown and contemplating which marriage proposal to accept.

The house has some unexpected touches as well, including a master bedroom on the first floor — one of four bedrooms in the residence. The home has been significantly renovated over the years, with improvements including a new, modern kitchen. The centerpiece of that kitchen is arguably its impressive, granite-topped island, which has the microwave oven embedded in it.

Other features include hardwood floors, a brick fireplace and a basement recreation room, complete with wine closet. Though Fingelly maintains that the land the house sits on is its strongest feature, she said that it’s a showpiece on many levels.

“It’s just a wonderful, contemporary home,” she said.

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